Results tagged “activity” from Momtourage: Need Advice?

I'm pregnant, on bed rest, and my 2-year-old is unhappy about it. What can I do?

THE QUESTION :

I've been put on complete bed rest during my second pregnancy, and my 2-year-old son is upset. I've been home now for a month and still have three months to go. My son seems confused and unhappy now that Mommy can't play with him anymore and Daddy is either at work or doing housework since Mommy can't help out. Is there a good way to handle this situation? Daycare isn't really an option for us.

THE ANSWER:

From your description it sounds like you are alone with your son for a significant portion of the day -- which must be a very difficult mix for an active toddler and a bed-resting mom!

Marilyn Augustyn

Should my athletic kids have such trouble waking up for school?

THE QUESTION :

I have 3 kids, ages 5, 9 and 11. My oldest plays football and my 9-year-old daughter cheerleads. But they are tired in the morning and don't want to get up, so we are becoming habitually tardy for school. Any advice?

THE ANSWER:

Although playing football and cheerleading certainly can be tiring, the physical demands of these two activities for an 11- and 9-year-old shouldn't be enough to make them habitually late for school. My guess is something else may be causing the problem.

Curt Hinson

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